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The printed form letter was issued by the 'Returned Effects Distribution Department' of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces, and is addressed to 'Mr W G Barr / 30 Bath St. / Christchurch'. Barr had served in the army as a rifleman. He was discharged on 26 February 1918, no longer physically fit for war service. The letter, dated 4 July 1918, informs the returned solider that his kit is being forwarded to him at the department's expense.
William Barr, a Christchurch railway employee, embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1916 on the HMNZT 66 'Willochra' as part of the 9th Reinforcements 3rd Battalion, G Company, with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. For his services in the First World War, Barr received the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Barr also served in the Second World War from 23 October 1941 to 11 May 1943. He died 14 June 1963.